Lifestyle Management and Premium Payment Cards Services

  With over two decades of experience serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, Insignia Group is now accelerating its US expansion in response to an evolution in UHNWI consumer preferences.  As traditional luxury items have become more accessible to the mass market, Insignia clients – especially in the US – increasingly pursue “experiential luxury.” Insignia says Exotic travel, exclusive events, and other rare, tailored experiences are rapidly replacing high-end consumer goods as the ultimate markers of status among the ultra-wealthy.  “Our clients’ world is evolving faster than ever,” says Nada Tucakov, CEO of Insignia Group. “For many of our members, purchases of super-yachts or private jets are no longer driven by the desire to own status symbols; rather, they are inspired by the opportunity to make unforgettable memories.” According to research from Insignia America, which launched its New York lifestyle management boutique in February, the trend toward experiential...

  The Insignia Group of Companies (IGC) has announced that it will soon release a payment card to out-rank all others. The Insignia SuperCard will be available only to the world’s Ultra High Net Worth Individuals. It goes without saying that the card will be issued on an invite only basis. The SuperCard’s unrivaled perks aren’t just a collection of superior benefits; they are the gateway to a life of pure privilege and luxury, a world where everything is taken care of - from finance, to operations, to leisure. It’s a world where almost anything is possible. Nada Von Bader, Vice President at Insignia comments “The company’s mantra is ‘to go to the ends of the earth to fulfill a customer’s requests’. We really do live by that and this new card is its ultimate expression.” She adds “From investments in prime real estate, to a collection of Birkin bags, to tickets for Elton John’s White Tiara Ball, we make it happen for our card holders. Crucially, we build a level of trust that allows...

  High Net Worth Individuals Can Now Contribute To the Wellbeing of Children Through the Innovative Insignia Wellness Card . Insignia, the leading international luxury lifestyle management and financial services brand, announced the launch of the Insignia Wellness Card at The Card and Payments Awards, held at The Grosvenor House on 1st February 2018. The Insignia-issued Visa card provides high net worth individuals an unprecedented way to contribute to the NSPCC, making a diffThe Insignia Wellness Card is an all-encompassing Visa payment tool, designed to support clients on their lifelong journey to optimised health and longevity. Each Card is issued with a 24/7 dedicated Personal Assistant, a Wellness Expert, premium international health insurance and priority access to the world's best spas, clinics and health professionals. Through spend on the Insignia Wellness Card, each client will be contributing to donations for the NSPCC. "For many of our clients, health and wellbeing...

  X Infotech, the leading system integrator and developer of premium solutions for issuance and management of smart cards, has deployed a reliable solution for EMV card issuance and secure PIN management for Insignia Cards . With their operations centre based in Malta, Insignia Cards offers an array of premium financial payment services and luxury lifestyle management to individuals and businesses internationally. In order to increase product volumes and enhance business growth, Insignia Cards defined a new strategic approach to switch from the outsourced card issuance service to an in-house issuance platform. To deliver a turnkey solution, Insignia Cards selected X Infotech – the company with unrivalled expertise and global references in the implementation of smart card projects. The project entailed EMV Data Preparation, reliable personalization of contact VISA cards and generation of PINs within a protected environment. An extended portfolio of services such as integration, pro...

  Insignia, the leading international luxury lifestyle management and financial services brand, announced the launch of the Insignia Wellness Card at The Card and Payments Awards, held at The Grosvenor House on 1st February 2018. The Insignia-issued Visa card provides high net worth individuals an unprecedented way to contribute to the NSPCC, making a difference to the wellbeing of children in the United Kingdom. The Insignia Wellness Card is an all-encompassing Visa payment tool, designed to support clients on their lifelong journey to optimised health and longevity. Each Card is issued with a 24/7 dedicated Personal Assistant, a Wellness Expert, premium international health insurance and priority access to the world's best spas, clinics and health professionals. Through spend on the Insignia Wellness Card, each client will be contributing to donations for the NSPCC. "For many of our clients, health and wellbeing is a fundamental part of their everyday lives," Nada Tuca...

  Crimsonwing, the leading IT Solutions Company in Malta, announced the successful implementation of Dynamics NAV ERP solution at Insignia Cards Limited, fully configured to meet the electronic commerce and financial processing software requirements of the client. Insignia, founded in 1996, is the world’s finest and only bespoke high-end lifestyle management group that offers financial and luxury lifestyle management services to ultra-high net worth individuals predominantly in Europe, as well as the US and Asia, through a range of credit cards. Insignia Cards Limited, a financial institution licensed and regulated by the Maltese Financial Services Authority, launched the YES Money Card - a credit card and a personal loan combined in one – that can be used exclusively at local YES net merchants, and which offers clients the ability to split the repayments of specific purchases in equal monthly instalments up to 36 months. Insignia Cards Limited also offers a range of VISA Cards lo...

  Dubai’s status as a high-end destination is set to attract a growing number of high net-worth individuals over the next five years, and local businesses are set to reap the financial benefits of their presence. According to The Wealth Report, produced annually by Knight Frank in conjunction with Citi Private Bank, the distribution of the world’s super-rich is shifting. The report, which was released earlier this year, says the UAE will see a 25 per cent increase in the number of centa-millionaires — those with at least $100 million in liquid assets — by 2016. As a result, local companies across a range of sectors are drawing up strategies and releasing products to capitalise on the rising number of rich individuals living and working in the UAE. From airlines to credit card companies to hotels, everybody wants to be involved in this lucrative segment. One company that is seeking to expand its presence in the UAE is Insignia  Cards Lifestyle Managemen t, which caters for the...

  Insignia group consists of a number of registered businesses. Insignia Cards Limited – a provider of financial services, is the card issuing arm. It was incorporated in 2011 in Malta and is a holder of an e-money licence. It is regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority Insignia Lifestyle Boutique Limited is the primary lifestyle arm, which renders luxury lifestyle management and concierge services globally. It was incorporated in 2002 in the UK. Insignia Global Solutions Limited is a provider of management services and ancillary services. It was incorporated in 2010 in Hong Kong. Insignia USA Holdings LLC is the lifestyle service provider for the US market. It was incorporated in 2018 in New York. Insinet Limited is the primary IT arm and services various Insignia-branded entities. It was incorporated in 2018 in Malta. Insignia, the luxury financial and lifestyle management group is leading the luxury revival globally  Is there a place for supreme luxury in the po...

  Insignia was founded as SBS World Services in 1996 as a travel and travel related services company. It was rebranded as ‘Insignia Global Solutions ’ in 2009. In 1997, Insignia entered into a card marketing agreement with American Express to issue co-branded cards in the Commonwealth of Independent States. In 2000, Insignia expanded its co-branded card programme to include Royal Bank of Scotland, Merrill Lynch, MBNA, and Danske Bank. In 2012, a Maltese entity within Insignia was granted a payment institution licence to supply its own payment card products under the regulation of the Malta Financial Services Authority. Since 1996, Insignia has expanded from a flagship office in London to seven international offices, including New York, Bratislava, Dubai, Valletta, Kiev and Moscow. As of 2020, the company is estimated to have members, including billionaires. In [year], Insignia launched its lifestyle management arm, Insignia Lifestyle Boutique. The service was referred to as “The ul...

  After commencing operations in 1996 as a travel-related service and payment card provider, we have since grown into an all-encompassing global luxury consultancy service. We have constructed a 360-degree offering which is tailored and bespoke to the needs of each member, who has 24/7 access to our dedicated in-house lifestyle team. Since 1996, Insignia Cards has focused on serving the lifestyle and financial needs of high and ultra-high net worth individuals worldwide. We regularly tailor our products and services in order to better fulfil the needs of our valued members. SBS WORLD SERVICE (INSIGNIA), THE LUXURY LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT AND TRAVEL COMPANY, IS FOUNDED U/HNW clients in emerging markets predominantly the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries and Eastern Europe are eager to travel the world. They require bespoke travel itineraries, providing them with information on where to stay, what to see, and how to navigate their surroundings. There is consequently th...

  Luxury lifestyle-management and financial-services group Insignia cards has championed deep knowledge of the hopes and dreams of some of the world’s most discerning people – with unique payment cards or extraordinary experiences, for example – since 1996.  The company can help improve the lives of both its members and its partners. Nada Tucakov, President and CEO of Insignia, explains how it has unlocked another world of service for its clients, and discusses emerging trends in the ultra-high-net-worth space. What are the Reasons Behind Insignia’s Success? We are in a unique position to create lifestyles and experiences that are extremely exclusive and personalised for each member. We do this by building individual relationships with our members so we can perfectly tailor every aspect of our products and services to each of their personal needs and desires.  One of our most successful aspects of our lifestyle service offering is the fact that we enable our clients to l...

  Is there a place for supreme luxury in the post COVID era? 2020 has been labelled as the worst year for modern luxury, however the industry shows an enduring resilience. Despite 2020, Insignia, the world’s leading luxury financial and lifestyle management group , has a positive stance on the matter. Throughout 2020 Insignia has weathered COVID to become stronger than ever.  The value proposition of Insignia’s membership has only been cemented post-COVID. Insignia offers a supremely high-level of service - it is not a reactive service, but fundamentally based on a real one-to-one relationship with each member, which allows for hyper-personalization. Hyper-personalization in the luxury market is key to its evolution and development, this has never been felt more keenly than in the post-COVID landscape. Each person and situation is different, therefore each client is valued. The future of luxury will center around creating experiences that consider those differences — in memor...